UCC Warns Social Media Misuse Still Punishable
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission, Nnyombi Thembo, has cautioned Ugandans against misusing social media despite recent court rulings affecting parts of the Computer Misuse Act. Thembo clarified…
IGG Launches 2026 Mandatory Asset Declaration Exercise
The Inspector General of Government, Aisha Naluzze, has officially launched the 2026 mandatory declaration of income, assets, and liabilities for all public officers. The exercise, which begins today and runs…
Internal Affairs Seeks Shs46 Billion to Strengthen Border Security
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has requested an additional Shs46 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year budget to enhance deployment at Uganda’s border points. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on…
Tanzania Advances $300M Mangapwani Port Project in Zanzibar
Tanzania is moving forward with plans to develop the Mangapwani Integrated Port in Zanzibar, a project valued at approximately $300 million aimed at strengthening maritime infrastructure and boosting regional trade.…
Kyambadde Warns Female MPs Against Exploitation in Parliament
Newly re-elected Mawokota North MP Amelia Kyambadde has cautioned female legislators entering Uganda’s 12th Parliament to remain vigilant against sexual exploitation and manipulation within political spaces. Speaking after her return…
Tinubu Donates Salary to Support Nigerian Armed Forces
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has announced that all his salaries since taking office will be paid into a newly established fund to support the country’s military. The gesture, made…
Nabbanja Calls for Africa-Led Development at Harvard Conference
Uganda’s Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has urged African nations to take charge of their own development agenda and shape global narratives during a keynote address at the Harvard Business School…
Police Report 10% Drop in Crime in 2025
The Uganda Police Force has reported a 10 per cent reduction in crime in 2025, attributing the decline to improved coordination, technology, and community policing strategies. Inspector General of Police…
Uganda Plans to Host 27,000 More Refugees Under $320M Support Program
Uganda Plans to Host 27,000 More Refugees Under $320M Support Program Uganda is preparing to receive an additional 27,000 refugees in the 2026/2027 financial year as part of efforts to…
Odonga Otto Urges Bobi Wine to Consider Dialogue with Museveni
Former opposition figure Samuel Odong Otto has advised Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu to consider engaging in dialogue with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as a strategic path toward political influence. Otto argued…
